Oryx Rotana Doha, the new, luxurious 400-rooms and suites hotel set to open August 1, has appointed a new management team.

Kevork Deldelian, a 25-year hospitality veteran in more than 13 different countries, joins as the general manager of the first Rotana property to open in Qatar this summer. He had earlier worked with Intercontinental Al Ahsa in Saudi Arabia and Crowne Plaza Muscat and lately with the hospitality division of LK Finance Canada before joining Oryx Rotana Doha.

Ursula Chidiac has moved recently from the pre-opening team of City Centre Rotana Doha to join the Oryx Rotana team as executive assistant manager. Ursula began her career in UK at the Meridian Waldorf and has more than 13 years of experience in various hotel departments from F&B to housekeeping and HR.

Lisa Tahabsem has been named director of marketing and communications. Tahabsem has spent the past 6 years working with five star properties in Kuwait, most recently serving three years at Al Manshar Rotana Hotel Kuwait and brings with her over than 10 years of experience in public relations.

Dominique Jossi, the director of Food and Beverage and executive chef Rainer Muller will be leading the Food and Beverage department with five new signature restaurants to be added to Doha F&B scene. Jossi brings 15 years of experience in hospitality, having spent the past three years serving in Al Murooj Rotana Dubai. Muller brings with him more than 20 years of fine and exquisite culinary experience from around the world.

Gabriele Ferola has been named director of Sales. Ferola brings the experience of IHG with him as he was the director of sales for Intercontinental Aphrodite Hills Hotel & Resort in Paphos, Cyprus, where Imene Mrad has been named director of Human Resources, bringing to Oryx Rotana 10 years of experience in the state of Qatar.

“Our aim at Oryx Rotana is to provide a memorable Rotana experience to all Doha visitors and we are thrilled to be the team who will open the first Rotana property in this vibrant city,” said Kevork Deldelian.-TradeArabia News Service